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The Thoughtful Parent

A blog that makes child development approachable.

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Developmentally Appropriate Gifts for Kids

December 14, 2010

I’m sure many of you parents out there have had several weeks (if not months) of your children making lists of …

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Holiday Help: Finding Developmentally Appropriate Toys

December 9, 2009

The holiday season is upon us! Many of us are spending time shuffling through store shelves looking for the perfect gift …

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Holiday Gift Guide for Raising an “Unselfie” Child

November 28, 2016

As we enter into the holiday season, one book and its key concept keeps popping into my head: Unselfie: Why Empathetic …

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Amy Webb
As a mom of two young boys, I've seen first-hand how research-based child development information, combined with intuition, can guide you through your parenting journey. Although I have a Ph.D.in Human Development and Family Sciences, many of my real parenting discoveries have come through my experience. I believe parenting with confidence comes from knowledge; parenting with grace comes from insight. Join me on this parenting journey of learning and discovery

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